16. The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17. A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
18. Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19. He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
20. A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
21. To have respect of persons is not good: neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
22. He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
23. He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
24. Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
25. He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.
26. He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
27. He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
28. When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.